Also known as the “Mountain Trail”, Halsema Highway spans 150 kilometers between the towns of Baguio and Bontoc in Mountain Province.
It is a sight to behold, thanks to the breath-taking drop-offs which peak at 2, 255 meters above sea level. For this reason, it is officially the highest altitude highway in the Philippines–even higher than Mt. Banahaw’s peak.
Despite its intimidating presence, Halsema Highway has been a crucial part of Cordillera’s history and transportation. For one, it’s the only existing link between Baguio and Cordillera’s most remote areas. In addition to that, Halsema road is the only route used by vegetable farmers in distributing their crops to Baguio markets.
Beautiful But Deadly.
In recent years, Halsema Highway has been known as a landslide-prone area. The unpaved roads and the lack of guard rails only add up to its deadly reputation. To make things worse, Halsema road is heavily covered with fogs during rainy season, making it impassable to any vehicle.